Summary:
The 05733 zip code area has only one elementary school, Neshobe School, which serves students from kindergarten through 6th grade. The school has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Vermont elementary schools in recent years and has struggled with low academic performance, high poverty rates, and high chronic absenteeism.
Neshobe School's performance on standardized tests is significantly below the state average. In 2024-2025, only 47.83% of 4th graders were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 61%. In math, the 4th grade proficiency rate was just 13.33%, far below the state average of 34.25%. The school's 5th grade science proficiency rate was also lower than the state average, at 28% compared to 44.2%. With a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch (50.39%) and a chronic absenteeism rate of 35.0%, Neshobe School faces significant challenges in providing a high-quality education to its students.
Despite these challenges, the Otter Valley Unified Union School District #53 is committed to supporting Neshobe School and improving student outcomes. Addressing the school's academic performance, poverty rates, and chronic absenteeism through targeted interventions and community partnerships will be crucial in ensuring that all students in the 05733 zip code area have access to a quality education.
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